Addressing Absenteeism Through Policy
March 5, 2026 • The effectiveness of the credit system is being put to the test at Needham High School, with the hope of promoting...
School Committee Approves High School Attendance Policy
June 17, 2025 • After delaying their vote on the matter for further consideration, members passed the NHS handbook for next school year. Weeks of...
A More Complete Picture of School Absenteeism
October 18, 2024 • Members of the Needham School Committee share their concerns about certain subgroups of students having more unexcused absences at their meeting...
Supporting Students In and Out of School
June 6, 2024 • At their most recent meeting, Needham School Committee members discussed absenteeism within the schools and the supports available to students with...